I’m an Unknown Actress, But Everyone Knows Me - Chapter 76

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Episode 76

No, you don’t need to do that~ I’ll mention your name when I do interviews haha There were actually reporters asking about you… I just didn’t say anything because I thought you might not like it. But since you brought it up first, I feel relieved 😀

Yeoreum picked up her pen and said what she wanted to say.

Since we’re classmates, it would be nice if we appeared in articles together… You don’t dislike that idea, do you?

A smile appeared on Yeoreum’s face as she looked at Gyeoul.

‘Look at this…’

If she said she didn’t like it, only Do Gyeoul would look strange, and if she agreed, she’d be lending out her name value.

If she said it was fine and that she would definitely mention it next time, she’d have to keep that promise. No matter which answer she chose, Do Gyeoul would be at a disadvantage.

‘Interesting?’

Yeoreum had a relaxed expression as if she had already calculated all of that. It was a different face from earlier.

After a brief moment of consideration, Gyeoul nodded to Yeoreum.

“Then let’s take a 10-minute break and continue after.”

As soon as the Professor’s voice was heard, Gyeoul got up from her seat. Quickly, quickly. Before she forgot the expression.

Bang-!

Gyeoul hurriedly opened the restroom door and took out a mirror to look at her face. Then she tried to imitate Yeoreum’s expression from just now. Subtle rejection, inexplicable tension, confidence that no matter what answer was chosen, she wouldn’t lose anything.

‘…It works.’

Those emotions were layered one by one over Gyeoul’s face. Gyeoul’s heart raced as she tried not to forget the movement of her facial muscles.

If only Han Yeoreum was there, if only Han Yeoreum was there…

‘I can act.’

It seemed like she wouldn’t have to show any weaknesses ever again.

* * *

“Yeoreum, what did you two talk about? Is it work-related so I shouldn’t ask?”

As soon as break time started, Dami, who had been shooed away, came trotting over to the seat next to me. I held Dami’s hand and took a deep breath for a moment.

‘For being caught off guard, I handled it pretty well…’

I don’t know why I get so nervous just being next to Do Gyeoul. Whether it’s because of those eyes that seem to want to examine every organ thoroughly, or because of the rejection stemming from what happened in my past life. My body keeps stiffening up.

“Gyeoul said she’d talk about me during interviews. So I also agreed to talk about Gyeoul during my interviews.”

“Wow-. It’s so nice when classmates pull each other up and push each other forward.”

That’s not what this is, Dami…

“I’ll debut soon too and talk about you, Yeoreum! For sure!”

But after being next to Do Gyeoul, who seemed like the axis of evil until just now, receiving So Dami therapy made my heart feel like it was melting.

Right. I’ll make you regret what you just said, Do Gyeoul. I’ll make sure to slip in a story about you in every single interview.

‘Using your name value would be beneficial for me.’

As Myeong Jeha said, it wasn’t an exaggeration to say that the entire nation knew about Do Gyeoul’s growth process. Whether good or bad, if the unfamiliar name Han Yeoreum gets placed next to the familiar name Do Gyeoul, people will naturally become curious. Moreover,

‘She’s perfect to use as a comparison group.’

Same age, same school classmates, one is a former child actor with a solid narrative and one is a rookie who appeared out of nowhere. It’s a picture that naturally creates a competitive structure.

‘To think I can get the title of Do Gyeoul’s rival without any effort.’

Thank you, Do Gyeoul. I’ll make good use of the name you’ve lent me and return it to you later. I should ask Myeong Jeha to circulate more articles later.

‘Do Gyeoul, Myeong Jeha, and Han Yeoreum Let’s go.’

Anyway, it’s a structure where only I benefit. Dami, who had been chattering about wanting to debut quickly, poked my cheek and asked.

“Han Yeoreum, who debuted fastest among your classmates. When do you start as an MC for the music show?”

“Oh, I start that today!”

“Today?”

Right. My regular schedule starts in earnest from today.

* * *

This place is Ilsan, Gyeonggi Province. In front of JC ENM’s Ilsan Production Center.

“We’ll start letting people in-.”

Aetami, who had taken a half-day off, gripped her ID tightly and took a deep breath.

‘I never thought I’d come here when I’m not even an idol fan…!’

It was a public broadcast recording of a music show under JC ENM. It was a place actor fans would never come to, so her heart was beating even faster. What Aetami was familiar with were things like stage greetings at premieres or photo walls at film festivals, not entering inside a broadcasting station like this.

‘Finally, Yeoreum in person…’

Thinking about seeing Yeoreum in person, whom she had only seen through Wi Jaehwi until now, made her want to take half-days off every Thursday.

Thanks to the simple square-toe white zipper thick-soled ankle boots (7.9cm) she wore to see Yeoreum a little closer, her eye level had changed.

‘I’m jealous. Everyone has something in their hands.’

The idol fans had all sorts of goods like light sticks, photo cards, keyrings, and badges. Aetami briefly tensed up trying not to be overwhelmed by them, then thought about actor-related goods.

‘Script books, photo books, Blu-rays… Oh, it would be so great if a Blu-ray actually came out.’

It was disappointing at times like this that Yeoreum didn’t have many works yet. Neither web dramas nor single-episode dramas would ever get Blu-ray releases.

Drama Fan B. According to what she heard from Wi Jaehwi, the production of was being prepared quickly. If that happened, she might be able to have Yeoreum’s goods by next year.

‘Just thinking about it makes me happy, really!’

Aetami’s lips curved up as she thought about creating a Han Yeoreum goods zone in one corner of her room. Aetami used SNS with a private account while waiting for Yeoreum.

‘Ah, but I’m dead tired. My legs hurt too.’

Aetami, who had been debating whether to take a full day off or a half-day, chose the half-day. Right now was the time when FW new products were pouring out, and nowhere was busier than advertising agencies. But she also had to attend the Seoul Drama Awards that would be held next month.

‘It’s different from the last Ruel Awards! I have to go.’

To properly finish the project Aetami was in charge of, choosing a half-day instead of a full day off was a wise choice in many ways. And if she gained more recognition at work in the future, she might be able to use Yeoreum as a model for every advertising project Aetami planned.

‘I need to get promoted quickly. I’ll work like crazy to move up.’

Aetami took the opportunity to check her work. While checking real-time ad click rates on her cell phone, Aetami’s legs started to tingle from the long wait. She just wanted to see Yeoreum quickly.

‘I am tired, but fandom originally makes you forget all pain…’

Exactly 45 minutes later, that Aetami,

“Yeoreumaaah-!!!”

realized her choice was right. It was thanks to Yeoreum’s special stage. Aetami bloomed her fan girl abilities in the standing area she was experiencing for the first time. When she came to her senses, she was in the front row.

* * *

“Oh, it’s even better than I thought.”

“Right. Being together gives a comfortable feeling to the eyes.”

Since articles had to be uploaded simultaneously with the music show broadcast, JC ENM’s PR team hadn’t left work yet. Shin Rookie and Manager Hong watched Yeoreum’s special stage being broadcast live on the monitor.

“The song choice was good too.”

“Right. Since Yeoreum isn’t an idol after all.”

Gentle piano accompaniment played, and two people dressed in matching bright beige outfits appeared on stage. Yeoreum was inside a red phone booth while the male idol who was co-hosting with her stood next to a classic bicycle.

You’re not answering the phone for the umpteenth time

How long do I have to keep waiting

It was an OST from a movie that had received good responses as a fresh romantic comedy a few years ago. Yeoreum’s acting was natural as she held the phone and made a frustrated expression in front of the camera. Even the gesture of putting down the receiver when there was no response from the other end was like well-choreographed choreography.

So if it’s okay, could you call me?

I won’t hold you for long

I just want to say one thing

Yeoreum holding the Hand Microphone sang with a pleasant voice. During the chorus section, she naturally stepped out of the phone booth and even performed cute Choreography. Though it was closer to simple movements that couldn’t be called high quality.

“How’s the reaction?”

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